Ed Sheeran’s net worth: The “Play” singer’s wealth as his new album drops

Among the pantheon of pop greats, Ed Sheeran stands apart in terms of sheer musical ability—not only does he write and record his own songs; he also loops in his own guitar, percussion, and harmonizing vocals to effectively create a one-man band.

Then again, Sheeran isn’t your typical pop star.

With his shaggy red hair and laid-back fashion sense, Sheeran eschews typical pop star glamour in favor of something more authentic.

Sheeran comes across as a relatable, down-to-earth guy because, well, that’s just who he is. Getting his start in music as a teenager busking on London’s streets while sleeping on friend’s couches, by age 19, his uploaded videos to the British Internet channel SB.TV and, later, YouTube, earned the whole world’s attention.

Sheeran’s ability to reach deep inside people with his heartfelt, often vulnerable lyrics helped him amass a serious fortune by age 30. But even though he’s sold over 200 million records, earned four Grammys, and ranks as the third most-followed artist on Spotify, Sheeran still shops at his local Tesco, loves Heinz Ketchup, and considers his young family his biggest priority.